How to Make Starbucks Honey Caramel Frapp Healthier

by Arielle J on May 24, 2016

Total confession – I LOVE coffee. I’m obsessed with the scent, the taste, and (even the cups they come in!) Oh and Starbucks frappuccinos? Don’t even get me started. I would drink them all day everyday! Am I right? They are so freaking delicious!

But…I rarely even drink coffee! Not because of the pH (acidity of it) or the fact that it stains my teeth (eeek!)…or that most places add tons of white sugar to it.

{Try my healthier version of Starbucks Honey Caramel Frapp for Thrive Market here.}

healthy home-made version of starbucks caramelized honey frappucino by arielle haspel and be well with arielle

I’m really sensitive to caffeine, so coffee actually makes me super jittery. (Like bouncing off the walls jitters.) When I do have it – it’s usually iced, organic, decaf and with some type of delicious dairy-free milk, like coconut milk, almond milk or hemp milk and a dash of coconut palm sugar. I typically prefer tea – black tea with milk and local honey is my ultimate fave.

I know I’m not like most people – my friends and family are diehard fans of coffee! This spring, Starbucks beverage du jour is the caramelized honey frappuccino. It is UH-MAZINGLY delicious – creamy, super sweet. So, I wanted to make a version that everyone, including me, could make at home and indulge in.

I always try to “healthify” my favorite treats so I know exactly what I’m putting into my body, while still feeling like I’m treating myself. Now, I no longer have to deprive myself of my fave treat! Get the recipe here.

When Thrive Market asked me to create a healthified version of Starbucks famous Caramelized Honey Frappuccino, I wrote back with a “HELL YES!”

Get excited because you can satisfy your sweet tooth by blending up a healthier version at home. Naturally sweetened with dates and honey recreate the burnt sugar flavor of the original, just without the the 68 grams of sugar (and the inevitable sugar crash). In this recipe that I made for Thrive Market, I also use almond milk to make it super creamy. Best of all, it takes less than three minutes to whip up yourself—and only costs a few cents! Get the recipe here.

This quick treat will make you burst with excitement to get out of bed in the morning. I used organic, decaf, instant coffee, but feel free to use whatever amount of caffeine makes you and your body happy!

Just blend up these ingredients and enjoy!

Get the recipe here at Thrivemarket.com.

P.S. If you don’t want to make your own coffee and you love Starbucks, try their glass bottle with plain, unsweetened coffee as an on-the-go option. You can add your own milk from home, or they offer coconut milk at stores (which is delish and a great alternative to dairy but still has a lot of sugar in it). Or, try the organic milk which is available at most Starbucks checkout counters and add yourself!